Washington D.C., Oct 14, 2004 / 22:00 pm
In an exclusive interview with the Catholic Digest, presidential candidate Senator John Kerry and President George W. Bush each gave specific reasons they believe Catholics should vote for them.
Each candidate zeroed in on important areas for Catholics. Whereas Bush argued from the standpoint of the culture of life, Kerry based his reasons on the social teachings of the Church.
Bush said he believed that a review of his record would show that he supports “the same values and policies that have been at the heart of Catholic life in America: protecting life, defending human dignity, promoting policies that support marriages and families, and compassion for a neighbor in need.”
He pointed out that he signed the Partial Birth Abortion Act, the Unborn Victims of Violence Act Unborn Victims of Violence Act and the Born Alive Infants Protection Act. His administration also implemented the State Children's Health Insurance Program, which provides health coverage for prenatal care and delivery to mothers, he underlined. He would continue to support crisis pregnancy centers, adoption incentives, and parental notification laws.